Forum Systems and Network Engines ISA Server 2004 Solution Enables Small- and
Medium-Sized Businesses to Secure XML as Well as Network Traffic
SAN FRANCISCO, RSA Conference 2005 (Booth #848), Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ --
Forum Systems, Inc., leading provider of trust management and threat
protection Web services security solutions, today announced it is partnering
with Network Engines to offer a Web services security appliance based on its
NS Series firewall appliances running the Microsoft Internet Security &
Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 firewall. Small- and medium-sized businesses
(SMBs) in particular will find this offering attractive as a low-cost path to
eliminate the risks associated with the growing demand for XML-enabled
business applications.
The Forum XWall(TM) Web Services Firewall software will be integrated with
ISA Server 2004 for distribution on Network Engines' Appliances. Microsoft
ISA Server 2004 is an advanced application-layer firewall, VPN, and Web cache
solution that enables customers to easily maximize existing IT investments by
improving network security and performance. The NS Series Appliance will be
preconfigured with Forum XWall to protect against network intrusions as well
as secure XML Web services threats all using unified administration.
Opening the doors for SMBs to benefit from the adoption of Web services,
Forum Systems and Network Engines will bring to market a multi-layered,
single-source appliance specifically designed for this promising market.
Customers planning to implement Web services are aware of the need to
transparently secure sensitive transactions at the "data level." This unique
offering is streamlined for their needs -- combining Web application security
with Web services security to ensure the integrity and availability of
critical business functions in an affordable, rack-mountable appliance.
"Web service technology is gaining popularity in the mid-market, including
customers planning to implement services such as Microsoft Sharepoint.
Although sophisticated extranets are on the horizon, the immediate ability to
transform simple email into a team collaboration platform that provides a
shared view of contacts, calendars and projects can significantly improve a
company's productivity," said Bryan Bain, senior director of security
marketing of Network Engines. "Our customers want to realize these advantages
but the nature of this data raises concerns about it freely flowing through
the firewall. We chose to partner with Forum Systems because their proven
track record and award-winning Forum XWall Web Services Firewall strengthens
our industry leading application layer protection for today's messaging
environments and tomorrows XML Web services."
"Customers have asked that Microsoft provide them with various options to
integrate ISA Server 2004 based on their individual needs. The widespread
deployment of XML and Web Services based applications have led customers to
seek security offerings that are cost-effective, comprehensive and easy to
deploy. That said, Microsoft is pleased to support the launch of the new
Network Engines Appliance integrated with both Forum XWall and Microsoft's ISA
Server 2004," said Steve Brown, Director of Product Management, Microsoft
Security Business & Technology Unit. "We believe this solution will be well
received by customers deploying XML and Web Services and gives even greater
options for users."
"We're happy to expand our distribution capabilities to meet the needs of
small and medium sized business and Network Engines is an important channel
for us," said Wes Swenson, president and CEO of Forum Systems. "With a
hardened, upgradeable network security appliance that offers the added benefit
of Microsoft's ISA Server 2004, end users are able to deploy XML-enabled
applications with confidence. XML has endless possibilities and this combined
solution exemplifies Forum's goal to eliminate the barriers and lower the
risks to customers of all sizes."
Integration of Forum XWall with Network Engines Web Services (NEWS) is
currently underway. A fully integrated solution is anticipated for
availability in April 2005. For more information call Forum Systems at
801-313-4400 or http://www.forumsys.com or contact Network Engines appliance
sales hotline at 877-638-9323 or http://www.networkengines.com.
About Forum Systems
Trustworthy, ubiquitous and robust Web services can only be achieved by
combining security controls that are proactive, always on and systematic.
Forum Seamless Security Solutions Architecture (Forum S3A(TM)) is an adaptive
approach to building security minded service-oriented applications and
data-level networks using life-cycle solutions including vulnerability
management, testing systems, firewalls and gateways. Forum products are
available as software, PCI-card and appliance options and comply with
government requirements including FIPS Certification, Common Criteria EAL 4+
and JITC DoD PKI Certification. Forum Systems is an active a member of OASIS
and WS-I helping mature standards such as WS-I Basic Profiles, SAML and
WS-Security. Customers can immediately benefit from Forum technology that is
bundled with market leading products including Microsoft ISA Server 2004,
NetContinuum NC-1000 WSE, Network Engines Web Services (NEWS), and Oblix
COREid and COREsv. For more information on adaptive solutions for Web
services security visit http://vulcon.forumsys.com.
Forum Systems, Inc. is the Leader in Web Services Security(TM) with a
comprehensive suite of trust management, threat protection and information
assurance solutions for the automated Web. Forum Systems flexible hardware,
software and embedded products make vibrant business communications possible
by actively protecting XML data and Web services across networks and business
boundaries. Forum's products have been chosen by over 80 Fortune 1000
industry leaders and are winners of Network Computing Magazine's
Well-Connected 2004 Award and Product of the Year 2004 Award, Network
Computing Magazine's Editor's Choice 2003 Award, Network Magazine's Product of
the Year 2003 Award and DEMO 2004 Invitation. Forum XWall Web Services
Firewall is the industry's only XML Firewall selected by InfoWorld LEADERBOARD
2004. Visit Forum at http://www.forumsys.com/.
About Network Engines
Network Engines is an award-winning developer of network security and
storage appliances, management systems and services for the secure and
reliable deployment of mission-critical business applications. The company
develops a family of security appliances sold through VARs as the NS Series
Security Appliances. Network Engines is headquartered in Canton,
Massachusetts and trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol NENG. For
more information about the company's products and services, visit
http://www.networkengines.com
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CONTACT:
Vanessa Miali of Kesselring Communications,
LLC, +1-503-380-1884, vanessa@kesselring.net, for Forum Systems
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